Egosoft has announced the upcoming release of Revolutionary Expansion X4: Timeline and Major Update 7.00. It comes as part of the fifth anniversary of X4: the cornerstone and marks a new chapter in the game’s history.
X4: Timeline – An Uncommon Expansion
The new expansion X4: Timeline introduces players to a unique storyline outside the traditional sandbox universe of X4. Along with the first announcement video, Egosoft founder Bernd Lehne gives an insight into the new structure and changed gameplay. X4: Timelines is designed to provide both new players and seasoned space explorers with an innovative introduction to X4’s core mechanics and take them deeper into the X series with an exciting new story.
New content and challenges
As Harper Donnell, a frontier trader, players will be drawn into a mysterious plot that will challenge their understanding of the universe. The expansion offers the chance to unlock immersive scenarios and bonuses unique to the X4 sandbox universe, including reimagined classic ships from the history of the X universe.
Update 7.00 – Improvements and new features
Free Update 7.00 X4: Brings many improvements and new features to Foundation. These include revised oil and Argon capital ship designs, new sectors and landmarks, xenon ships, an improved exterior camera, a new end-game challenge, and continued engine improvements. Additionally, button remapping is made more flexible.
An adventurous journey through space and time
X4: Timeline and Update 7.00 promises to take players on an unforgettable journey through space and time. The update will be presented in more detail in the spring of 2024, with access to the public beta.
The development of the X4: Timeline is funded by the Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection with 799,698 euros. This highlights the importance and influence of the game in the gaming community. Fans and players can look forward to an exciting 2024.